MANGO SHEERA BURFI | SOOJI HALWA BURFI | आंब्याचा शिरा

Sheera is a sweet dish made from Rava/Sooji/Semolina.It is very famous all over INdia with just differnt names like Sheera,Sooji Hawa,Rava Kesari etc. On any good occassions, Sheera is offered to God and then distributed as prasad among Family and friend.When something good happens like Exam results,Job or any wish you had comes true, it calls for celebration.First thing that comes to mind is preparing Sheera/Halwa.It has a very important place in every Indian's heart.

Today,I have made it with Mango Pulp.Also,I tried to give it little different shape.So I made it in the form of Burfi or Fudge.So, the recipe is same but the presentation is different.I have  added no color while making.The color is because of Mango Pulp.

INGREDIENTS:

1. Sooji/Rava/Semolina -  1 Cup (You can roast while making or you can use roasted sooji that is available in the market)
2. Sugar - 3/4 Cups
3. Mango Pulp - 3/4 Cup (fresh or Store brought)
4. Green Cardmom - 1 (DO NOT CRUSH).We will use it whole
5. Ghee - 4 Tbsp (1 Tbsp for roasting the Rava
6. Cashews for Garnishing

STEPS:

• In a pan, add 1 Tbsp of Ghee,Rava and start roasting.Do it on the medium flame.It takes around 5 to 8 minues to roast.If you are using roasted Rava,you can skip this step.
• When it is roasted, transfer it to a plate (Keep the plate ready before hand).
• Now in the same pan, Add 3 Cups of water,Sugar,3 Tbsp of Ghee and Cardmom whole.Let it boil until sugar is dessolved completely.
• Now add Mango Pulp.Mix well.
• Start adding roasted rava a little at a time.Add a little,then give a stir.Repeat this until all the Rava is added.This way, there is no room to form the lumps.
• Now, be little cautious because when it starts boiling, the bubbles burst and little drops of sheera migh spill on you.So let it boil alon until you see the water.
• Once you see that it is thickening, keep on stirring continuously until it becomes thick and soft.
• Now spread in a plate as shown in the photo.Spread evenly and let it cool down to be warm.
  
• Now with greased knife,cut into burfi and decorate with Cashew or any dry fruits you like.
  
• It is ready to be served.
  

TIPS:

• Do not add dry fruits while cooking.Or else,you can see in the photo, how it can cause difficulty for cutting.
• You can add finey chopped dry fruits though